A Program of Spectrum Vision Systems, Inc.
Preferred Vision Care (PVC) is a plan of vision insurance provided through Spectrum Vision Systems, Inc.  Membership for Crawford County employees for the Preferred Vision Care Plan program is provided through Delta Dental Plan of Kansas.

The Preferred Vision Care (PVO) membership entitles you and your entire family to professional service and quality vision care products.

With Preferred Vision Care you will:

• Pay member discounted costs for eyeglasses and extras such as tinting, scratch, or anti-reflective coatings, plus a modest dispensing fee
• Save up to 20% on contact lenses and related sundries, i.e. solutions, cases, etc.
• Be entitled to purchase glasses, prescription sunglasses, sport glasses, and special glasses

Directory of Preferred Providers
To use your Preferred Vision Care insurance, provide your card at any of the Preferred Provider locations listed below.  You may also visit their web site, to view Preferred Providers in other locations, www.preferredvisioncare.com.

There is no limit on the number of times you may use your card.  There are no restrictions on the type of frames, lenses, and/or options which you may select.  Pay the Preferred Provider directly.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Preferred Vision Care (PVC)?

A. Nationwide Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) of ophthalmic professionals licensed and trained to provide quality eyecare and eyewear products to members of Preferred Vision Care.

Q. How does PVC work?  Who can use PVC?

A. Your PVC membership card must be presented to an approved PVC provider to allow all members of your immediate family to purchase eyeglasses and contact lenses at substantial savings compared to non-participating commercial chains, franchises, department store optical outlets, and independent practitioners.

Q. Are there any restrictions or exclusions?

A. There are no restrictions or exclusions.  PVC applies to all types and styles of eyewear including Rx sunglasses and contact lenses.  The only requirement is that you use an approved PVC provider.  PVC allows for up to a 20% discount on disposable contacts from usual and customary charges for the first supply (minimum 3 months) one time per year.  After the initial supply, the member may be responsible for paying usual and customary charges.

Q. What about eye examinations?

A. To assure quality and proper fitting, we encourage all PVC members to obtain an up-to-date eye examination from a trained and licensed professional within the PVC provider network.  Although eye examinations are not covered by PVC (the doctor is allowed to charge his usual and customary professional fee), many of the PVC providers do make allowances for PVC members.

Q. Can my optometrist become a PVC provider?

A. PVC is the largest PPO of independent ophthalmic professionals in the United States and is adding to its list of approved PVC providers regularly.  If your optometrist is interested in learning more about PVC, he or she can call 1-800-635-7874.

Q. What is a dispensing fee?

A. A dispensing fee is the cost of fitting the eyeglasses charged by the PVC provider.  Since the PVC provider is selling you his or her materials at wholesale cast, the dispensing fee is the charge for the time it takes to fit and service the patient.

Q. What forms do I fill out? Whom do I pay?

A. There are no forms for either you or the PVC provider to fill out.  Merely pay the PVC provider the specially reduced cost of your glasses/contacts at the point of service.

Q. How will I know if I paid only the wholesale cost and dispensing fee?

A. Each PVC provider is under a legal contract with Spectrum Vision Systems, Inc./Preferred Vision Care to service PVC members under a special pricing formula.  If you have any questions about this issue, call 1-800-635-7874.

Q. How do I find the most convenient PVC provider location?

A. Refer to the chart above, or visit the website www.preferredvisioncare.com

Q. What about Laser Vision Correction (LVC) surgery?

A. If you are interested in LVC, discuss the subject with a qualified vision care professional.  PVC members are eligible for special LVC pricing at designated PVC/LVC provider locations.

Contact Information

Preferred Vision Care
7101 College Blvd., Suite 520
Overland Park, KS 66210
Telephone: 1-800-635-7874
Web site: www.preferredvisioncare.com

Please refer all remaining questions to:

Joane Cook
Director of Payroll, Insurance, and Human Resources
Crawford County
PO Box 249
Girard, KS 66743
Telephone: (620) 724-6117
E-Mail: joanes@ckt.net